![]() ![]() Two-colored Smooth Dachshunds – Chocolate, black, white, wild boar (grizzled), blue (grey) or fawn (Isabella) with tan or cream markings.Single-colored Smooth Dachshunds – Red(tan) or cream, red-yellow possibly with some black hairs.Toy – Weight 8 pounds (3.5 kg) at age 12 months.Ī healthy Dash should expect to enjoy a life expectancy of between 12 – 16 years when properly cared for and fed a good quality diet to suit their ages.Miniature – Weight 11 pounds (4.9 kg) or less at the age of 12 months.Standard – Weight – over 11 pounds (4.9 kg) at the age of 12 months.Miniature – Height up to 5 – 8 inches (13 – 19 cm).Standard – Height 8 – 11 inches (20 – 28cm).Other unofficial nicknames people have labeled this breed are Little Hot Dog, Wiener Dog, Sausage Dog, and Hotdog Dog. The moniker “tweenie” is often used informally when the size falls between the miniature and standard. Note: The unofficial terms such as dwarf, tweenie, toy, micro-mini or teacup Dachshund are not AKC-recognized size variations, though some breeders are using these terms and breeding for a smaller dog. Rabbit Dachshunds are smaller in stature than miniatures. In Europe, they also recognize a “Kaninchenteckel” – “rabbit” size dachshund. Average Price: $1,000 – $2,000 USD (USA), £1,291 for KC registered, £872 for Non KC registeredĪccording to the American Kennel Club (AKC) standards, there are two accepted sizes in the Dachshund breed standard – standard and miniature.Health Issues: Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), Cushing’s disease, Bloat, Progressive Retinal Atrophy.Easygoing, Friendly, Laidback, Intelligent, keen, Outgoing, playful, pleasant, Responsive, Social, spirited. Temperament: Affectionate, adorable, clever, courageous, Devoted.Coat Colors: Single-colored Smooth Dachshunds – red(tan) or cream, red-yellow possibly with some black hairs, Two-colored Smooth Dachshunds – chocolate, black, white, wild boar (grizzled), blue (grey) or fawn (Isabella) with tan or cream markings, Dappled Dachshunds – dappled (tiger or merle) pattern in their coats, with dark and light colored areas in even distribution (neither the dark nor the light predominates).Coat Appearance: Fine, soft neither flat nor corded coat.Weight: Standard – Weight – over 11 pounds (4.9 kg) at the age of 12 months, Miniature – Weight 11 pounds (4.9 kg) or less at the age of 12 months, Toy – Weight 8 pounds (3.5 kg) at age 12 months.Height: Standard – Height 8 – 11 inches (20 – 28cm), Miniature – Height up to 5 – 8 inches (13 – 19 cm), Toy – Height up to 12 inches (30 cm). ![]()
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